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1703. Hair Oils.--Rose Oil. Olive oil, one pint; otto of roses, five to sixteen drops. Essence of bergamot, being much cheaper, is commonly used instead of the more expensive otto of rose. 1704. Red Rose Oil. The same. The oil coloured before scenting, by steeping in it one drachm of alkanet root, with a gentle heat, until the desired tint is produced. 1705. Oil of Roses. Olive oil, two pints; otto of roses, one drachm; oil of rosemary, one drachm: mix. It may be coloured red by steeping a little alkanet root in the oil (with heat) before scenting it. 1706. Pomatums. For making pomatums, the lard, fat, suet, or marrow used must be carefully prepared by being melted with as gentle a heat as possible, skimmed, strained, and cleared from the dregs which are deposited on standing. 1707. Common Pomatum. Mutton suet, prepared as above, one pound; lard, three pounds; carefully melted together, and stirred constantly as it cools, two ounces of bergamot being added. 1708. Hard Pomatum. Lard and mutton suet carefully prepared, of each one pound; white wax, four ounces; essence of bergamot, one ounce. 1709. Castor Oil Pomade. Castor oil, four ounces; prepared lard, two ounces; white wax, two drachms; bergamot, two drachms; oil of lavender, twenty drops. Melt the fat together, and on cooling add the scents, and stir till cold. 1710. Superfluous Hair. Any remedy is doubtful; many of those commonly used are dangerous. The safest plan is as follows:--The hairs should be perseveringly plucked up by the roots, and the skin, having been washed twice a day with warm soft water, without soap, should be treated with the following wash, commonly called MILK OF ROSES: